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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Germany

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSD

United States vs. Germany - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.57 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Germany.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.15 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.57 EUR (2.92 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Germany.

5.15 EUR
2.57 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.71 EUR (1.94 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 19% lower in Germany.

2.11 EUR
1.71 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.49 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 14.23 EUR (16.15 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 23% lower in Germany.

18.49 EUR
14.23 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.75 EUR (6.53 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Germany.

15.86 EUR
5.75 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.35 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 9.79 EUR (11.11 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Germany.

15.35 EUR
9.79 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.1 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 8 EUR (9.08 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Germany.

14.10 EUR
8.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.2 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Germany.

2.83 EUR
1.06 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.8 EUR (3.18 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 33% lower in Germany.

4.18 EUR
2.80 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.49 EUR (1.69 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Germany.

3.46 EUR
1.49 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.02 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 12.26 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Germany.

22.02 EUR
12.26 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.4 EUR (1.59 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 44% lower in Germany.

2.50 EUR
1.40 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.68 EUR (1.91 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Germany.

3.76 EUR
1.68 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.72 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 13.03 EUR (14.79 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Germany.

14.72 EUR
13.03 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 6% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
1.17 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.44 EUR (1.63 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Germany.

3.44 EUR
1.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.43 EUR (2.76 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Germany.

4.70 EUR
2.43 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (2.07 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Germany.

3.75 EUR
1.82 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.69 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Germany.

7.24 EUR
2.37 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.91 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 13.31 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in the United States.

7.91 EUR
13.31 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 3.05 EUR (3.46 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Germany.

5.51 EUR
3.05 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.67 EUR (0.76 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Germany.

2.20 EUR
0.67 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Germany - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.5 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Germany.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 3.29 EUR (3.73 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Germany.

4.60 EUR
3.29 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.54 EUR (2.88 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in the United States.

2.47 EUR
2.54 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 4 EUR (4.54 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Germany.

7.05 EUR
4.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.81 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 4 EUR (4.54 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Germany.

8.81 EUR
4.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.57 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 9.21 EUR (10.45 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Germany.

10.57 EUR
9.21 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.11 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 60 EUR (68.09 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Germany.

88.11 EUR
60.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.03 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (13.62 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Germany.

22.03 EUR
12.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 2.02 EUR (2.29 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 4% lower in the United States.

1.94 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

United States vs. Germany - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.91 times less for fuel in the United States than in Germany.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.53 EUR (1.73 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
1.53 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.61 EUR (1.83 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.61 EUR

LPG 1L

-
1.01 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Germany - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.16 times more for transportation in the United States than in Germany.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.67 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 85 EUR (96.47 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Germany.

113.67 EUR
85.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 3 EUR (3.4 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in the United States.

2.42 EUR
3.00 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.43 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 33 EUR (37.45 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in the United States.

26.43 EUR
33.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.1 EUR (2.38 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in the United States.

1.64 EUR
2.10 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.97 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 4.3 EUR (4.88 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in the United States.

3.97 EUR
4.30 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

United States vs. Germany - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (13.62 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Germany.

15.86 EUR
12.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.58 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 38.58 EUR (43.78 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Germany.

86.58 EUR
38.58 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.48 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 19.6 EUR (22.24 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Germany.

33.48 EUR
19.60 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Germany - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.52 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Germany.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3349 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1280 EUR (1453.12 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Germany.

3 349 EUR
1 280 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2097 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 908.82 EUR (1031.43 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Germany.

2 097 EUR
908.82 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 6251 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2300 EUR (2610.28 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Germany.

6 251 EUR
2 300 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3619 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1601 EUR (1816.42 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Germany.

3 619 EUR
1 601 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Germany - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.52 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Germany.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12581 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 8113 EUR (9207.77 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Germany.

12 581 EUR
8 113 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8173 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 5532 EUR (6278.57 USD) in Germany. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Germany.

8 173 EUR
5 532 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Germany - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.76 times higher than in Germany.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5284 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 3001 EUR (3406 USD) in Germany. The average salary is 43.2% lower in Germany.

5 284 EUR
3 001 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

United States vs. Germany - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

91.4 EUR
86.8 EUR

Two stars

129 EUR
85.4 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
99.1 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
116 EUR

Five stars

530 EUR
379 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels

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